Adjunct Faculty- Machine Tool Instructor

Illinois Central College; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition waivers for dependents

403(b) retirement plans

On-site childcare center

Job summary

Illinois Central College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty - Machine Tool Instructor for the Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building. This part-time role involves teaching a Machine Tool Operation course focusing on essential skills such as safety, layout, and operation of manual machinery. A Bachelor's Degree in relevant technology fields with extensive working experience is required. The ideal candidate should be proficient in teaching and committed to student success, collaborating with faculty and ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering fields or Associate Degree with significant work experience.
• Minimum of 2000 work hours as a machinist or 10 years' work experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate courses ensuring materials are available and safety standards are met.
• Maintain office hours and communicate effectively with students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance the student experience.

Skills

Teaching Safety

Machine Tool Basics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field

Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology or related field with work hours

Job description

**Position Title:**Adjunct Faculty- Machine Tool Instructor**Campus:**Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building**Employment Type:**Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time**Department:**Agricultural & Industrial Tech (JM - Faculty)**Start Date:**08/01/2026**Job Description:****Summary**Adjunct instructor needed for Machine Tool Operation course - Monday and Wednesday mornings, starting in the fall semester.The instructor would need to be proficient in their ability to teach Safety, Layout and Benchwork, Calculations of speeds and feeds, Reading Micrometers, Operation of a manual knee mill, operation of a manual lathe, hole making operations, shop trigonometry, formulas and terms, and handbook applications.For information on compensation please click the link below.***Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.*****For submitting a complete application, please include a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.****Essential Functions***This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.* Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.* Maintain office hours and availability.* Communicate with students working to ensure student success.* Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.* Perform related duties as required.**Minimum Qualifications***The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.** Bachelor's Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management OR Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, AND a minimum of 2000 work hours as machinist or manual-machinist OR 10 years' work experience as machinist or manual-machinist.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working in higher education.* Experience teaching or training.**EEOC Statement****Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.**## Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:* ## paid time off;* ## 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays* ## medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;* ## tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;* ## on-site childcare center;* ## 403(b) retirement plans; and* ## State University Retirement System pension plan.## To learn more about full-time at ICC.**Make an Impact at Illinois Central College**At Illinois Central College, our employees help transform lives through education and strengthen the communities we serve. From faculty to staff, every role contributes to student success and community impact.**At ICC you’ll have the opportunity to:*** **Make a meaningful difference** in students’ lives* **Work alongside passionate colleagues** dedicated to education and service* **Contribute to the growth and success** of our local communitiesExplore our open positions and discover how you can make an impact at ICC.